IPI Nigeria Urges Protection of Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the government and security agencies to remove barriers hindering journalism and to ensure the protection of journalists across…
Ughelli North PDP Stands Firm, Rejects Defections, Pledges Loyalty to Party
In a vibrant and well-attended meeting held on May 1 in Ughelli, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State sent a clear message to those who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress…
ALGON Applauds RMAFC’s Revenue Allocation Review Proposal, Calls for Stronger Local Government Empowerment
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) commends the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for recommending a review of the revenue allocation formula. This initiative aligns with the constitutional provision for periodic reviews every five years, which…
PDP Chieftain Declares Peter Obi the “Only Authentic Presidential Candidate” for 2027 as Labour Party Leaders Decry Worsening Hardship
The deepening economic hardship in Nigeria and the plight of its workers took center stage on Friday at a special May Day talk show organized in Abuja by members of the Obidient Movement, powered by the Cyrus Group and the…
Natasha: Northern Renaissance Group Urges Integrity Icon, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, to Address Bribery Allegations
In a stunning turn of events that has rattled Nigeria’s political and civic landscape, the Northern Renaissance Network (NRN) has issued a powerful statement expressing “profound disappointment and grave concern” over serious bribery allegations leveled against Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, the…
Shocking $3 Billion Refinery Fraud: N80 Billion Found in Ex-Refinery Boss’s Account as EFCC Arrests 3 MDs, Probes Kyari, 13 Top NNPCL Officials
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a massive financial scandal in Nigeria’s oil sector, arresting the recently sacked managing directors of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company…
Bombshell in Nnamdi Kanu Trial: Key Witness Admits No Terror Weapons Found, No Direct Links to Violence
The long-running trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), took a dramatic turn Friday as a key government witness admitted under cross-examination that no weapons or instruments of terrorism were found on Kanu. Appearing before…
Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Returns to Port Harcourt Amid Political Crisis
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, returned to Port Harcourt on Friday evening after spending two weeks overseas, amid ongoing political tensions in the oil-rich state. Fubara arrived at the international wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, around…
Corredor LogÃstico de Maputo Selects Agility Logistics Parks for New Transit Goods Terminal
MAPUTO, Mozambique – Corredor LogÃstico de Maputo (CLM) has selected Agility Logistics Park in Maputo to host its new logistics terminal, office, and distribution center, marking a significant step forward in the enhancement of cargo handling and transit services in…
‘We Were Beaten, Blindfolded, Threatened’: Lawyers Condemn EFCC Arrest of Very Dark Black Man and C-Pack
Abuja, May 2, 2025 — The law firm representing social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Very Dark Black Man (VDM), and his associate, Steven Avuara (C-Pack), has condemned their arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial…
MRA Launches Visual Brief for World Press Freedom Day, Urges Responsible AI Use in Journalism
As the world prepares to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has unveiled a new visual brief aimed at promoting responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism, with a particular…
